Incidental findings of isolated colonic varices at the hepatic flexure due to pancreatic head and uncinate process cancer: a case report

In cases of portal hypertension, collateral pathways may form to bypass the obstruction or resistance. These pathways can create ectopic varices at various sites along the gastrointestinal tract in addition to the common gastroesophageal region. Among these, colonic varices are a particularly rare s...

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Published inKosin Medical Journal (Online) Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 142 - 144
Main Author Kang, Inmo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Kosin University College of Medicine 01.06.2025
고신대학교 의과대학 학술지
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case reports
colonic varices
medical check up
pancreatic adenocarcinoma
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ISSN2005-9531
2586-7024
DOI10.7180/kmj.25.109

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Abstract In cases of portal hypertension, collateral pathways may form to bypass the obstruction or resistance. These pathways can create ectopic varices at various sites along the gastrointestinal tract in addition to the common gastroesophageal region. Among these, colonic varices are a particularly rare subtype. Colonic varices can develop owing to conditions such as portal hypertension, splenic or portal vein thrombosis, and mesenteric vein obstruction. This report presents a case of incidental colonic varices at the hepatic flexure, which led to the diagnosis of cancer in the pancreatic head and uncinate process.
AbstractList In cases of portal hypertension, collateral pathways may form to bypass the obstruction or resistance. These pathways can create ectopic varices at various sites along the gastrointestinal tract in addition to the common gastroesophageal region. Among these, colonic varices are a particularly rare subtype. Colonic varices can develop owing to conditions such as portal hypertension, splenic or portal vein thrombosis, and mesenteric vein obstruction. This report presents a case of incidental colonic varices at the hepatic flexure, which led to the diagnosis of cancer in the pancreatic head and uncinate process.
In cases of portal hypertension, collateral pathways may form to bypass the obstruction or resistance. These pathways can create ectopic varices at various sites along the gastrointestinal tract in addition to the common gastroesophageal region. Among these, colonic varices are a particularly rare subtype. Colonic varices can develop owing to conditions such as portal hypertension, splenic or portal vein thrombosis, and mesenteric vein obstruction. This report presents a case of incidental colonic varices at the hepatic flexure, which led to the diagnosis of cancer in the pancreatic head and uncinate process. KCI Citation Count: 0
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